Chapter 302 Eventual Disgrace

Roland was so anxious that he broke into a cold sweat. He quickly

ushered the Shepherd family out of their seats and snapped, “All of

you, to the back!”

“The back?” Charlie was incredulous as he protested, “But I’m supposed to go up on stage for the award!”

Lucas gave Roland an icy look. “Mr. Lewis, I expected better

arrangements from you.”

Blood drained from Roland’s face. He didn’t bother with civility. anymore as he grabbed Charlie by the arm and hauled him away.” Who do you think you are to go up on stage? That award is meant for

Dr. Genius!”

Charlie gaped at Roland in surprise. Nelson, on the other hand, knew better than to argue with Roland. As such, he turned away from

Charlie and flashed Lucas a polite smile.

Just like that, the Shepherd family was put up in a remote corner.

Charlie was disgracefully escorted out of the hall as everyone watched in bewilderment. He stared at Roland with wide eyes and

demanded, “Roland, we agreed that I was supposed to go up on stage!

With nobody watching them outside, Roland let go of Charlie like the latter was a filthy animal and snapped, “That’s Mr. Lewis to you!”

Charlie wanted to step forward to confront Roland, but the security

team formed a human blockade and stopped him from going any

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further.

Roland sneered in contempt and wondered how the Shepherds had managed to raise such an ignorant son. Charlie hadn’t even

pretended to understand what Lucas was implying! It was only a

matter of time before Lucas cracked down on the Shepherd family’s

crimes.

In the past, Roland wouldn’t have balked in front of Lucas.

After all, it would take a lot of work before Lucas could even get a hint of dirt on the Shepherds, and the investigation would have dragged on for months or years on end. At some point, Lucas would probably have called off the investigation or even deemed it a failure.

But things were different now, and Lucas’ forces were formidable Nothing good would come to Roland from getting on Lucas’ bad side.

Meanwhile, Charles couldn’t believe that he had worked on his speech for a full day and overnight for nothing. It didn’t help that his fellow university classmates were pelting him with questions in their group

text.

the award ceremony? We’re all

interview!”

anxious about this than

is busy and

“I’m at the school entrance.

“Long live Yvette!”

and through-Yvette should be voted model citizen.

he read the group’s lively messages. He loosened his tie and could not shake off the bad feeling that

was stunned that Roland and Lucas were speaking up for an imposter like Wynter. Narrowing his eyes, Charlie was determined to

guys,” Charlie texted. “An

have to miss the ceremony. Someone else will receive the award on my behalf. Sorry for the wait.

his classmates felt bad that he was going to

to read the messages

name and texted her

know if Margaret has any important

Southdale?”

his message and frowned, replying, “Why do you ask,

Charlie?”

Margaret got to know a lot of important people during her prime, that’s all,”

measure, “I think you should keep in touch with Margaret every once in a while, Yvette. You can’t have that

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your grandmother’s favor. You’re the one who’s related to

details. He sounded

typed, “How would Margaret

Kellers?”

the Kellers played a key role, and she only knew

the corrupted figures

Shepherds included.

days of glory did not last long,

his weakness, Within

any hope of him getting back

303 Yvette the Oracle

Lucas would make any headway in his career, at least not in Southdale.

dream for the

smugness that rushed through her as she contemplated Lucas’ fortune. Be it

reputable as yours to be on friendly terms with Mr. Keller, not when he has such poor judgment.”

message. He gripped his phone tighter as

from making it? You should know that I’m faring well in Kingbourne now, Charlie. Lucas

response.

the Scotts and

and felt

of

and for a moment, he felt like he had

mom about

as she typed, “Your mom still

liking me yet, but that’s understandable

our company and my mother serving time in jail,

can see wh

mom’s hesitant about

stubborn in his reply. “What happened to your mom had nothing to do with you! Besides, your father’s wellness company is doing well in Kingbourne. With a medical prodigy like you, it won’t

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